Recent trends

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Column: 2028 F-Series seems likely to be 1st pickup with supercapacitors and by-wire technology

Supercapacitors and drive-by-wire technology are coming to a high volume pickup. By parsing clues from suppliers, production figures and launch timing, it looks like the 2028 Ford F-Series will introduce.

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APMA unveils new Project Arrow Vector and Borealis prototypes

Rroject Arrow Vector and Project Arrow Borealis represent the first physical platforms developed under Project Arrow 2.0. Source link

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Trump EPA kills landmark emissions finding used for vehicle regulations

The repeal would eliminate greenhouse gas standards for certain vehicles. Court challenges of the repeal are expected. Source link

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Guest commentary: Seismic industry shifts demand systemic software change

Automakers must match software-defined vehicles with software-defined business models, overhauling outdated processes from design through service to stay competitive. Source link

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What challenges should dealers and others expect in auto finance this year? Here’s what companies said

Affordability was among the issues professionals in the auto finance and auto retail ecosystem flagged as challenges for 2026. Source link

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Max Verstappen says new F1 cars ‘like Formula E on steroids’

Verstappen added: “All the good drivers will be able to adapt to it. That’s not the problem, but it’s just the whole way of racing is changing, and I would.

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Auto Stop/Start Is Effectively Dead

The EPA is eliminating incentives that encouraged automakers to use auto stop/start systems. Without those credits, the feature will likely become less common in new vehicles. The change aligns with.

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Why China’s unstoppable car industry is suddenly losing momentum at home

The China market enters 2026 with cloudy prospects because of four major challenges, the top industry body warns. But the headwinds bring a silver lining for struggling global automakers in.

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‘Handle with care,’ Mercedes CEO says about EU local content rules, as bloc’s leaders meet

Mercedes CEO and ACEA President Ola Kallenius cautioned the EU against heavy-handed local content rules, warning protectionist measures could prompt countermeasures as the bloc prepares its Industrial Accelerator Act. Source.

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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda joins Automotive Hall of Fame as 4th family member honored

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda becomes the fourth member of his extended family to receive the industry’s premier honor, joining the Automotive Hall of Fame for his transformative leadership and driver-first.

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